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Lucien Gaudin Cocktail

Lucien Gaudin Cocktail

The Lucien Gaudin Cocktail is one of key-cocktail for my blogging. Some years ago this cocktail was found at Slakethirst (now defunct) and I was fascinated by it. The Lucien Gaudin is an interesting cocktail which consist of four components – gin... 

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Donnafugata Wines

Donnafugata Wines

Donnafugata hails from Sicily, drawing its name from the Italian novel The Leopard , whose estates bore the name of Donnafugata (literally “woman in flight”). Imagery and motifs from The Leopard play a part in virtually every wine that Donnafugata... 

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The Essential Home Bar: Part 2

The Essential Home Bar: Part 2

The tools and tricks you need to craft the perfect cocktail from two of the most respected authors on the subject. The tools and tricks you need to craft the perfect cocktail from two of the most respected authors on the subject. VIA: The Essential... 

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Osmosis Online Interviews Yours Truly

Osmosis Online Interviews Yours Truly

Want to know more about me and Drinkhacker? Osmosis Online asked me a lot of questions to get to know the man behind the blog . This blog, I mean. Want to know more about me and Drinkhacker? Osmosis Online asked me a lot of questions to get to know... 

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Some cocktails with Midori – Japanese Slipper and Suntory Cocktail

Some cocktails with Midori – Japanese Slipper and Suntory Cocktail

Some day ago one of my favorite cocktail-blogger Dr. Bamboo posted some words about marvellous liquor – the Midori. And my cocktail-friend from St Some day ago one of my favorite cocktail-blogger Dr. Bamboo posted some words about marvellous liquor... 

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The Professional Bartender’s Handbook

The Professional Bartender’s Handbook

What a strange little tome we have hear. All business, this book claims to offer “a recipe for every drink known–including tricks and games to impress your guests.” Do professional bartenders engage in tricks and games? For most that... 

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A Zombie Cocktail Recipe

A Zombie Cocktail Recipe

Donn Beach, formerly known as Ernest Raymond Beaumont-Gannt created the Zombie cocktail in the mid 1930s. He made it in his restau… Donn Beach, formerly known as Ernest Raymond Beaumont-Gannt created the Zombie cocktail in the mid 1930s. He made... 

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A Sidecar Cocktail

A Sidecar Cocktail

The Sidecar was invented in a bar in Paris during World War I for a customer. The customer was an American Army captain and was d… The Sidecar was invented in a bar in Paris during World War I for a customer. The customer was an American Army captain... 

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A Daiquiri Cocktail

A Daiquiri Cocktail

The custom of mixing lime with rum for a cooling drink on a hot Cuban day has been around a long time. It’s even been sugg… The custom of mixing lime with rum for a cooling drink on a hot Cuban day has been around a long time. It’s even been... 

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B & B Cocktail: Benedictine

B & B Cocktail: Benedictine

Of course it all started with a monk. Of course it all started with a monk. After all they’ve had a hand in the creation of many of our most popular spirits and liqueur… VIA: B & B Cocktail: Benedictine ... 

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